Faces of Dharavi

Dharavi is filled with friendly faces. I really enjoyed wandering the alleys.

There are numerous plans to redevelop Dharavi. Below, a large apartment block under construction casts a shadow over the slum.

The fish seller came carrying on his head a bucket of fish and shrimp on ice. The ladies inspected closely, but didn’t buy. He was followed throughout the alleys by a cat that would patiently for him to serve the scraps after he gutted each fish he sold.

This girl’s curiosity was just strong enough for her to approach to check us out, but the skepticism remained on her face.

This boy watched as a truck was loaded with finished water jugs being sent for sale.